Editor's note: In our previous report published on February 15, police stated that a 59-year-old Canadian man, identified as Olivier, was shot multiple times during a break-in at his home in Tamarindo Beach, located in Santa Cruz Canton, Guanacaste Province. However, the police have since provided updated and verified information on Thursday, February 27, 2025.

A 59-year-old French citizen, identified as Oliver Greaux. He was shot multiple times during a break-in at his home in Villa Real District in Santa Cruz Canton, Guanacaste Province.

According to a brief report from the Red Cross emergency response team, an emergency call was received at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, from a man who had been shot inside his residence.

When emergency responders arrived, they found Greaux conscious but in serious condition, having lost a significant amount of blood from multiple gunshot wounds. After administering first aid, the victim was transported to Huacas District private clinic.

Greaux was later transferred by the Red Cross to the Enrique Baltodano Briceño Public Hospital in Liberia, where he died on February 14.

The case has been handed over to the Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ), which believes the attack may have been a robbery attempt.

Authorities confirmed that he had been shot at least five times in different parts of his body.

OIJ agents stated that at least two suspects are believed to have entered Greaux's home to commit the crime. During the incident, a struggle ensued between Greaux and one of the intruders, who then shot the victim.

 

The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have kept specific details of the case confidential. Only the victim’s family members are authorized to request further information.

The OIJ has urged anyone with information about the suspects to come forward. Tips can be submitted confidentially via the 24-hour hotline at 800-8000-645, the fast line at 11-76, or the emergency number at 9-1-1. Bilingual agents are available for assistance in both English and Spanish.

The OIJ, which operates under Costa Rica’s Supreme Court of Justice, is responsible for conducting criminal investigations nationwide.